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Mathematical
Concepts
Explanation shows
complete
understanding of
the mathematical
concepts used to
solve the
problem(s).
Explanation shows
substantial
understanding of
the mathematical
concepts used to
solve the
problem(s).
Explanation shows
some
understanding of
the mathematical
concepts needed to
solve the
problem(s).
Explanation shows
very limited
understanding of
the underlying
concepts needed to
solve the
problem(s) OR is
not written.
Mathematical
Reasoning
Uses effective
mathematical
reasoning
Some evidence of
mathematical
reasoning.
Little evidence of
mathematical
reasoning.
Most (75-84%) of
the steps and
solutions have no
mathematical
errors.
Student was an
engaged partner
but had trouble
listening to others
and/or working
cooperatively.
CATEGORY
engaged partner,
listening to
suggestions of
others and working
cooperatively
throughout lesson.
Explanation
Explanation is
detailed and clear.
Explanation is
clear.
Explanation is a
little difficult to
understand, but
includes critical
components.
Explanation is
difficult to
understand and is
missing several
components OR
was not included.
Checking
Neatness and
Organization
The work is
presented in a neat,
clear, organized
fashion that is easy
to read.
The work is
presented in a neat
and organized
fashion that is
usually easy to
read.
The work is
presented in an
organized fashion
but may be hard to
read at times.
Diagrams and
Sketches
Diagrams and/or
sketches are clear
and greatly add to
the reader's
understanding of
the procedure(s).
Diagrams and/or
sketches are clear
and easy to
understand.
Diagrams and/or
sketches are
somewhat difficult
to understand.
Diagrams and/or
sketches are
difficult to
understand or are
not used.
Completion
Several of the
problems are not
completed.
Mathematical
Terminology and
Notation
Correct terminology
and notation are
always used,
making it easy to
understand what
was done.
Correct terminology
and notation are
usually used,
making it fairly easy
to understand what
was done.
Correct terminology
and notation are
used, but it is
sometimes not
easy to understand
what was done.
Typically, uses an
efficient and
effective strategy to
effective strategy to solve the
solve the
problem(s).
problem(s).